PetSmart, Petco Close Thanksgiving Day for Holiday

Both pet retailers close all stores for 24 hours on November 26, 2026, while their websites stay open.

Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Retail

Photograph of a shuttered retail storefront with dark glass doors and an empty parking lot, with a single shopping cart near the entrance. — PetSmart and Petco will close all stores for 24 hours on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026, reopening early for Black Friday. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

Live Poll

Do you plan to shop in-store at pet retailers on Black Friday weekend?

PetSmart and Petco will close all stores for 24 hours on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026. Both retailers will reopen early on November 27 for Black Friday shopping, with PetSmart opening at 7am and Petco at 8am.

Why it matters

The closure affects a large share of pet retail shopping ahead of the holiday season, since the two chains operate more than 2,900 locations nationwide. Shoppers planning pet-related purchases around Thanksgiving will need to adjust their timing.

PetSmart's 1,528 US stores open at 7am and Petco's 1,396 US stores open at 8am on November 27, 2026, following a 24-hour closure on November 26. The schedule is a company-announced operating change, and the extraction does not detail any sales projections tied to the closure.

The players

PetSmart

PetSmart is a national pet retailer operating more than 1,500 US stores and offering pet food, supplies, and grooming services.

Petco

Petco is a national pet specialty retailer with nearly 1,400 US stores selling pet food, supplies, and services.

The details

Both retailers' websites will remain operational over Thanksgiving, letting customers browse products, place delivery orders, and schedule curbside pickup. In-store shopping will be halted for the full day on November 26, and both chains will resume regular holiday hours the following morning.

November 26, 2026: PetSmart and Petco stores close for Thanksgiving Day.
November 27, 2026: PetSmart opens at 7am and Petco opens at 8am for Black Friday shopping.

Market Landscape

The National Retail Federation estimated $920 million in Halloween pet costume spending, showing how seasonal occasions drive pet retail. The Thanksgiving closure shifts how these two chains capture holiday pet purchases ahead of the Black Friday window.

Pet owners who plan to buy food, supplies, or gifts at PetSmart or Petco on Thanksgiving must shop online or wait until Black Friday. Both chains' websites stay open, so delivery and curbside pickup remain available during the closure.

The takeaway

Pet owners should order any needed supplies online before Thanksgiving or plan to visit stores on the morning of November 27. Checking store hours ahead of the holiday will help avoid a wasted trip.